Aaron Rowand wanted some long-term stability for his family. The San Francisco Giants wanted the same thing in center field. Rowand agreed to a $60 million, five-year contract with the Giants on Wednesday, giving the club a Gold Glove winner without having to trade either of its top young pitchers: Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum.
December 12th, 2007 Archive
CF Rowand, Giants agree to 5 years, $60M (AP)
December 12th, 2007 by Baseball Fan in Mitchell Report NewsNotebook: A’s in limbo with Haren
December 12th, 2007 by Baseball Fan in Mitchell Report News
The winter meetings are done, but that doesn't mean the blockbuster deals are dead. Quietly, Oakland ace Dan Haren is still a possible target, leaving Billy Beane and the A's a decision to make, Scott Miller says.

